A TMV is a plumbing valve that mixes hot and cold water.
It regulates and maintains water temperatures so they are at a safe level.
They work by using an internal thermostat to control a mixed stream of water at a designated temperature (usually between 39º and 43º Celsius).
TMV’s also have a failsafe mechanism and this shuts down the valve if there is a hot or cold water supply failure.
It therefore protects your staff, customers and visitors from scalding and thermal shock.
All TMV’s at your place of business, especially in healthcare and social settings, need to be maintained for health and safety compliance.
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What We Cover
Our years of experience gives you confidence in our TMV maintenance. We cover all industries whether your business is office based or a large, public building, a school, healthcare provider and any other commercial business.
- Visual inspection
- Check Fittings
- Water Temperature Checks
- Correct Range Checks
- Failsafe Tests
- Cold Water Supply Isolation Checks
Do not hesitate to call our friendly and helpful customer services team to find out what we can do for you and provide you with an extremely competitive price.
Thorough TMV Inspections
TMV monitoring must be carefully controlled.
Our team carry all the latest testing equipment, disinfectants and componentry on-board to keep your TMV’s properly maintained and serviced so they work efficiently and safely.
We check for potential scalding by monitoring water temperature because the Department of Health state that hot water should be stored at a minimum of 60º Celsius, dispensed at minimum 55º Celsius to avoid risk of injury.
If temperature has increased by more than 2º Celcius a valve replacement or full service will be required.
We also survey your TMV’s to make sure that all your TMV valves are installed correctly, to specification.
Additionally, our engineers inspect efficiency of TMV operation.
This test makes sure that your TMV’s work properly in case of water supply failure.
If necessary, our engineers can carry out maintenance when they visit, therefore minimising inconvenience to your day to day running of your business.
Following inspection, we provide you with a detailed report where all findings are logged.
Highly Trained TMV Engineers
It’s vital that you have TMV maintenance regularly carried out so they work properly.
Iff they fail, it could lead to serious injury.
When you choose us you know you are in the safest of hands.
Rest assured that all our engineers are reliable, courteous and highly trained in this area.
To find out more about TMV maintenance, call today or drop us a line.
Meeting TMV Standards
We have highly trained engineers who visit your premises to organise all your building compliance TMV maintenance and testing.
TMV maintenance involves the monitoring of thermostatic mixing valves, temperature monitoring and health testing.
Your business needs to be protected from the risk of scalding water.
This is why thermostatic mixing valves must be installed and regularly inspected to ensure they meet industry standards.
When we visit your site, we carry out extensive TMV maintenance.
Where necessary we conduct fine mess strainer cleaning, descaling and disinfection.
We also check for temperature safety and good quality water standards are achieved.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If they fail, you are at risk of scalding your staff, customers and visitors because TMV’s control the temperature of your water therefore it is important to have regular inspections for compliance.
If you are in a healthcare or social care business you must check them very regularly because the elderly, infirm and children are especially at risk of thermal shock or scalding. If a valve fails it needs replacing or repairing. Your first TMV test should take place up to 8 weeks after installation and then you should have another in 12 to 15 weeks. Following this period, it is wise to get your TMV’s checked twice a year.
There are approval schemes based on regulations in the Building Regulations (Part G 3.66 Prevention of Scalding) states that your TMV’s must comply with European standards En1111 and En1287.
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